Drill Rod Tool Steels 85998649 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85998649 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmaking, die work, punches, and precision machining applications. This piece measures 1.5 inches thick by 2 inches wide by 18 inches long and is held to tight dimensional tolerances: plus or minus 0.001 inches on thickness, plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches on width, and plus or minus 0.062 inches on length. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening grade known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and its balance of wear resistance and toughness. This stock is handled and installed by tool and die makers, machinists, and maintenance machinists.

This flat stock is suited for fabricating cutting tools, forming dies, punches, gauges, and similar precision components in job shop, production toolroom, and maintenance environments. The A2 air-hardening grade performs well in applications requiring moderate toughness and good resistance to wear without the distortion risks associated with oil- or water-quench steels. Stock is supplied in the annealed condition, ready for machining prior to hardening. It is appropriate for both light-machining and heavy stock-removal operations before heat treat.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel grade for dimensional stability during heat treatment
• Thickness held to plus or minus 0.001 inches for close-tolerance tooling applications
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches supports precise die and punch fits
• Squareness maintained to 0.003 inches on edges and 0.004 inches per inch of thickness on ends
• Supplied in annealed condition, ready for machining before hardening
• Single-piece quantity - no minimum quantity beyond one piece

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style flat bar for toolroom and die-shop applications requiring AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel in a 1.5 x 2 x 18 inch flat stock form.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists familiar with A2 grade requirements. Follow the material supplier heat-treat guidelines for hardening temperature, soak time, and air-quench procedure - do not substitute water or oil quench for this air-hardening grade. Grinding after hardening requires appropriate wheel selection to avoid surface burns. All cutting and grinding operations should follow applicable shop safety practices for metal removal and heat treatment.